Moore Equine Veterinary Centre

09/16/2025

We’re very excited to be able to sponsor such a great event! Best of luck to all the riders and their horses 😁🍀

09/15/2025

West Nile cases are on the rise in Calgary and the surrounding areas! Check out this post from the American Association of Equine Practitioners on all the relative information about the West Nile virus and how you should be protecting your horses.

As mentioned in our post earlier this week about EEE, summer and fall are the peak time for arbovirus infection as these diseases (which include Eastern Equine Encephalitis [EEE], West Nile Virus [WNV], Western Equine Encephalitis [WEE] and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis [VEE]) are transmitted by several different species of mosquitoes and biting insects.

Let this graphic serve as a source of more information about West Nile Virus (WNV) as well as a reminder to keep your equines up to date on vaccinations with the guidance of your veterinarian to best protect your animals from infection.

Learn more about West Nile Virus and find downloadable resources on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/west-nile-virus

09/10/2025

As we approach the start of fall and the temperatures start to drop, here is some important information to know regarding fall laminitis.

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your equine companion may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

08/13/2025

Something you can do at home to see if your horse might have teeth issues and should be seen by a veterinarian! Make sure to give us a call if you think there might be a problem, we'd love to come take a look 😁

As silly as it sounds, the "carrot test" can be used to help diagnose tooth aches in our equine companions.

Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EORTH) is a dental condition that affects the incisors of middle-aged horses and older. As the name suggests, it acts by both resorbing the teeth and then producing large amounts of cementum (a hard substance that anchors the teeth into place).

Clinical signs such as difficulty chewing, teeth discoloration and painful gums are highly suspicious for this disease, but you can also offer your horse a carrot to assess how comfortable they are biting down. If it seems painful for them while biting the carrot, they could have EORTH!

Your veterinarian can do an oral examination and take dental radiographs to confirm the diagnosis. This is a progressive disease so there is no cure, but there are management strategies that can improve their comfort.

If you are concerned that your horse may have EORTH or is experiencing oral pain, contact your veterinarian so that they may further evaluate and suggest treatment options.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

08/08/2025

Way to go Dr. Landsbergen! We’re so proud and excited for you to start the next step in your career 🤩

08/02/2025

Thank you Bear Valley Rescue for trusting us with Biscuit’s care! We’re so happy he’s home and on the road to recovery 🥰

07/31/2025

Another great opportunity for FREE horse owner education from American Association of Equine Practitioners. Just make sure you register beforehand!

07/25/2025

The term "fat leg" is pretty self-explanatory, but do you know the difference between stocking up and cellulitis?

Many horses will "stock up" with subcutaneous edema (fluid swelling) in two or more legs (usually the hind limbs). Stocking up generally results from a significant decrease in exercise and usually resolves as the horse starts exercising again.

Lymphangitis (or vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis), however, is a bacterial infection and a dramatically different condition. While its causes may vary, it’s easy to spot once it sets in. The swelling will be extreme, hot, very painful to the touch, and the horse will be depressed due to the fever and discomfort.

If you think your equine friend has cellulitis or even if you're not sure, we encourage you to seek professional help promptly. Your equine practitioner will make the best treatment recommendations, both to reduce swelling and to address any sort of bacterial infection that might be active or that could occur due to the edema in the soft tissue.

07/24/2025

Congrats to Dr. Jordan Cook on her first win as a breeder! This handsome 2 year old gelding took the win in his debut race and she couldn’t be more proud. Well done to all his owners, trainer, and driver as well. It will be exciting to see where his racing career takes him from here! 🏆

Congratulations to Jordan Cook, getting her first win as a breeder and congratulations to all the connections as Ruler of Dragons puts on nice show for her debut win!

07/23/2025

Check this out if you’re a vet student heading to AAEP Denver!

AAEP student members, join us at to acquire the essential skills, knowledge, and connections that will give you a leg up on your career ambitions.

Train in the techniques you’ll use in the everyday care of client horses during the Extended Student Program, network with fellow students and future employers at the Internship/Externship Career Night, and expand your overall understanding of horse health at the world’s largest and most consequential meeting dedicated solely to equine practice.

Interested in attending? Don't miss the opportunity to earn free registration and a $500 travel stipend by submitting a case study for review in our Case Study Competition or applying for one of our 99 available student scholarships!

Thank you to our generous sponsors, Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, The Foundation for The Horse, and Altano Group!

Submit your case study here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewROT5sehLtiEaWzPmsyUJtWFA_ZwRIu3nUj054o0DNunKBQ/viewform

For more information visit our website here: https://convention.aaep.org/students/
Any questions can also be emailed to Shelby Mosley at [email protected].

07/23/2025

As many horse owners start the process of planning out their fall and winter hay supply, many may be considering purchasing round bales for their equine companions due to cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals. However, it's important to remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/botulism/

07/18/2025

Last month Dr. Shannon Lockhart had the opportunity to help out the Calgary Zoo with one of their tapirs with a tooth that needed to be extracted. Check out the post! 😄